Agricultural Machinery Operator

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We are looking for an Agricultural Machinery Operator to fill the Seasonal Fixed-Term position from August 2025 through until March 2026.

Rural Fields is a professional agricultural contracting business based in Darfield, Canterbury that provides a wide range of cultivation and drilling services. Operating a modern fleet of John Deere tractors and implements we deliver a high quality service to a client base of dairy, arable, sheep, beef, deer, and horticultural based business.

  • 3 years previous agricultural contracting or crop farming experience is essential
  • Previous experience operating cultivation and/or drilling equipment
  • Hold a valid drivers license (Full Class 1 or Class 2, WTR)
  • Carry out daily maintenance of tractors and implements
  • Long hours and weekend work will be required during busy periods
  • Be able to maintain a clean and tidy tractor

We offer 30 hours minimum work per week.

Applicants for this position need to be eligible to work in New Zealand

If you would like to work for one of Canterbury's leading agricultural contracting businesses then please express interest below. A CV will be required detailing previous work experience and should include at least two referees.

If you would like more information please visit our website www.ruralfields.co.nz or call to discuss further.

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